Obituaries
Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries

Charlene M. Mcnamara
March 19, 2010
Charlene M. McNamara, nee Ross, age 85, passed away peacefully at her home in Monee, IL in the early morning of March 19, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Edward. Loving mother of Ann (Daniel) Stefanisin, William (Sharon) Zadkovich, Joy (Walter) Przbysz, Janet (Michael) Grad, Michelle McNamara, and Patricia (David) Ashley. Cherished grandmother of 17 and great-grandmother of 22. Fond...

Kathleen A. "Kathy" Hiott
March 18, 2010
Kathleen A. “Kathy” Hiott, nee Matevich, age 58, of Palos Heights, IL and Crown Point, IN. Beloved daughter of Chester J. and the late Eleanor B. (nee Balut) Matevich. Loving sister of Bill (Judy) Matevich. Cherished aunt of Jordan, Taylor, Shelby, and Evan. Dear niece and cousin of many. Kathy grew up in St. Bede’s Parish and attended Queen of...

Marion L. Steinborn
March 17, 2010
Marion L. Steinborn, nee Hollstein, age 82, beloved wife of Wilmer for 61 years. Loving mother of Joyce Rutledge, John (Debra), and Jerry (Laurie). Dear grandmother of Brett (Josephine), Brandon, and Brock Rutledge; Nicole and Jennifer Steinborn; Cortney and Codi Steinborn. Fond sister of Gladys Andres. Dear aunt of Marge Sunblad and Donna Brewer. Visitation Thursday, March 18, 2010 from...

Vincent Dazzo, Jr.
March 14, 2010
Vincent Dazzo, Jr., age 87, WWII Navy Veteran, beloved husband of the late Helen, nee Zeuty. Loving father of Sharon (Tom) Koszulinski. Dear grandfather of Rachel (Chris) Newcomb, Laura, Michelle, and Michael. Preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday, March 16, 2010 from 4-9 p.m. Funeral Wednesday, March 17,...

Louis W. Osberg
March 13, 2010
Louis W. Osberg, age 86, WW II Veteran, at rest March 13, 2010, beloved husband of Eleanore, nee Erickson, for 61 years. Cherished father of Susan Colip. Proud grandfather of Elisha Colip. Preceded in death by his brothers and sisters. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Survived by several dear life-long friends. Member of the Loyal Order of Moose...

Thomas J. Walsh
March 12, 2010
Thomas J. Walsh, age 55, former husband of the late Peggy Walsh, nee Bateman. beloved father of Anthony Walsh. Loving son of Raymond and Marie (nee Kelly) Walsh. Dear brother of Maureen Bader, Kathleen Durkin, Edward Walsh, Raymond Walsh, and the late Rita Bailey, Marilyn Hupp and Jay Walsh. Memorial Visitation Tuesday, March 23, 2010 from 6:00 PM until time...

Donald L. Wilson
March 12, 2010
Donald L. Wilson, age 78, Marine Corps Veteran who served in the Korean War. Beloved husband for 56 years of Grace C., nee Kamykowski. Loving father of Pamela Dettmering, Paddy (Jon) Lynn, Terrence Wilson, and Daniel (Maya) Wilson. Cherished papa of seven grandchildren and three great granddaughters. Dear brother of Fran McArtor, Susan (Charles) Kittl, and the late Robert Wilson....

William T. Reid
March 10, 2010
William T. Reid, age 74, U.S. Army Veteran (1954-56), 82nd Airborne, 5th Artillery Battalion. A 1961 Graduate of Northern Illinois University. Father of Scott (Wendi), Lynne (David) Andrews, John Robert (Liz), Matthew (Allison) and Andrew (Beth). Grandfather of seventeen. Fond brother and survived by his sister Leslie Clark. Loving uncle to John Clark (deceased), James Clark, Lisa Florczak and William...

William E. 'Billy' Soltis
March 8, 2010
William E. “Billy” Soltis, age 80, beloved husband of June, nee Sals. Loving father of Roy (Beverly) Soltis and the late David. Dear grandfather of 5. Fond brother of Emily Leamy. Dear uncle of several nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday, March 11, 2010 from 9:30 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 6850 W. 159th...

Thomas A. Alanza
March 8, 2010
Thomas Alanza, age 77, Bronze Star Recipient, Purple Heart Korean War Veteran, beloved husband of the late Mary D. Loving father of Joseph Alanza, Laura (Guy) Valcour, Kerri Alanza, Matthew Alanza, and step-father of Tom Demkowicz, Gale Demkowicz, and Dale (Rick) Putnam. Cherished grandpa of Anna, Simonne and Georges. Dear brother of Albert (Barbara), Raymond (Linda), Phillip, David (Phyllis), Dolores...

Harmina M. Bult
March 7, 2010
Harmina M. Bult, nee Suk, age 86, beloved wife of the late Wilfred Bult and the late Robert Bruining. Loving mother of Thomas (Sue) Bruining and Shirley (Elton) Eenigenburg. Dear step-mother of Bonnie (the late Ken) Bensema, Virginia (Dan) Uhle, and Doug Bult. Dear grandmother of Karen Eenigenburg and Scott (Catherine) Bruining, and great-grandmother of Anna Bruining. Dear step-grandmother and...

Ruth E. Miller
March 6, 2010
Ruth E. Miller, nee Glowatke, age 95, loving mother of Adrienne Dominici and the late Colleen (Jerome) Zervic. Dear grandmother of Michael (Catherine) Dominici, Anthony (Dina) Dominici, Brian (Laura) Dominici, Julie (Kenneth) Ellinger, and Deborah Dunlea. Dearest great-grandmother of 15 and great-great grandmother of two. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Resided at 57th & California in Chicago for...

Dorothy E. Curran
March 5, 2010
Dorothy E. Curran, age 65, of Orland Park, IL. Beloved daughter of the late James and Magdalena Curran. Loving sister of Kathryn (Colin) Spencer, Carol Hays, James D. (Mary) Curran, Jr. and the late Rosina O’Donnell. Loving aunt of many nieces and nephews. Former Math teacher at Carl Sandburg H.S. and Andrew H.S. in Orland Park. Past President of Local...

Jessie Jousma
March 5, 2010
Jessie Jousma, nee Schutt, age 92, beloved wife of the late Richard “Dick”. Loving mother of Richard G. (Alice), David A. (Kristine), and Joyce B. (David) Phillips. Dear grandmother of 5 and great grandmother of 2. Fond sister of William Schutt, Mae Urbanick, Gertrude Jousma, and the late Herman Schutt, Jennie Van Ryn, Ann Rosier, and twins Lena and Grace...

John G. Musser
March 4, 2010
John G. Musser, age 92, beloved husband of the late Ann B., nee Martin. Loving father of Pamela, John (Nancy), and Anne (Michael) Oleszkiewicz. Dear grandfather of Jennifer, Matthew (Emily), Lauren (Nathaniel) Crouch and Joel (Sarah) Musser and Sandra, Adam, and Abigail Oleszkiewicz. Dearest great-grandfather of Ethan, Micah, Hannah, Silas, Seth, Isai, and Jude. Fond brother of Harry and the...

Claudia J. Hendrickson
February 28, 2010
Claudia J. Hendrickson, C.P.D., age 56, beloved daughter of Evelyn (nee Jacobsma) and the late Paul E. Hendrickson. Loving sister of Paul J., Jon J., and Timothy J. Dear aunt of Paul Daniel, Jon Paul, Michael, Jason, Andrea, and great aunt of Vincent and Emily. Dearest niece and cousin to the families of John and Ruth Jacobsma, Betty and the...

Susan L. Sullivan
February 20, 2010
Susan L. Sullivan, nee Kostro, age 61, beloved wife of James for 39 years. Loving mother of Julie (Dan) O’Rourke, James Jr., and Daniel. Cherished grandmother of Connor Sullivan. Dear sister of Mary (Bill) Mareska. Fond sister-in-law and aunt of many. Visitation Tuesday, February 23, 2010 from 3-9 p.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem)...

Arlene L. Manring
February 18, 2010
Arlene L. Manring, nee Cook, age 78, beloved wife of Raymond for 56 years. Loving mother of Ronald (Sandy), Donna (Jerry) Ashley, Joanne (John Jr.) Voss, and Carol (Jim) Venhuizen. Dear grandmother of 13. Dearest great-grandmother of 11. Fond sister of Eugene Cook. Long time resident of Orland Park. Volunteer for Orland Park Grade School Roller Skating Parties. Active in...

Catherine Gonnella
February 14, 2010
Catherine Gonnella, nee Lozzi, age 88, beloved wife of the late Theodore. Loving mother of Ann (Peter) Santucci. Dear grandmother of Dr. Peter (Gail) Santucci. Cherished great grandmother of Steven and Gabriella. Fond sister of Gene (Anna) Lozzi. Visitation Sunday, Febraury 21, 2010 from 3-9 PM. Funeral Monday, February 22, 2010, 8:45 a.m. from Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave....

Ruth F. Pelaske
February 9, 2010
Ruth F. Pelaske, nee Thomas, age 96, beloved wife of the late Martin. Loving mother of Geri (Jerry) Grzan, Marcia (John) Dykstra, the late Martin Jr. and the late James. Dear grandmother of Sharon (Richard) Williams, Jerry (Dortha) Grzan, Jr., Michelle (Chuck) Dahl, and Kristen (Jonathan) Salwierak. Dearest great-grandmother of Ryan, Rachel, Hannah, Lauren, Elizabeth, Calvin, Noah, Luke, Chandler, Logan,...